Amoeba Music is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

1. Amoeba Music

9.2
6200 Hollywood Blvd (Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 289 tips and reviews

Sofia U.Sofia Uz: It is a must visit if you're around Sunset blvrd, amazing music selection, everything and anything

Original PenguinOriginal Penguin: Given all the music created in Los Angeles, it’s mind-boggling that there’s still only one place you really need to go to buy tunes in this town. This Mecca of music occupies an entire city block.

BravoBravo: Huge record store right on Sunset. Always has the newest and most hard to find selection. Never disappointed with the shopping/looking/listening experience. -Alex Reznik, Top Chef

Record Surplus is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

2. Record Surplus

8.4
12436 Santa Monica Blvd (at Centinela Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · West Los Angeles · 12 tips and reviews

Kelly B.Kelly Bone: Great DVD/Blu Ray selection and incredible prices. Small but organized and so much cheaper then Amoeba!

Raj S.Raj Sarma: This place has an amazing collection of all genres and records aren't insanely priced.

Bradford S.Bradford Schlei: Best in the neighborhood. Check 45's and used 99cent CD rack.

The Record Parlour is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

3. The Record Parlour

8.1
6408 Selma Ave (Cahuenga), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 9 tips and reviews

DJ C.DJ Cabeen: Awesome little shop with a good selection. Check out the old school jukeboxes that are refurbished treasures.

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Nice selection but overpriced

Pim W.Pim Wessels: Large collection, staff is very friendly and helpful.

Headline Records is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

4. Headline Records

8.1
7706 Melrose Ave (Spaulding), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Mid-City West · 7 tips and reviews

Abel G.Abel Gnecco: best record store for punk and hardcore stuff!

Cole C.Cole Cotes: This is a koool radical store the people that work here are very nice:-)B-):-$and give good deals here 2:-$:-)

Cole C.Cole Cotes: There is so many I want two buy...:-)

Jacknife Records & Tapes is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

5. Jacknife Records & Tapes

7.8
3149 Glendale Blvd (at Madera Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Atwater · 3 tips and reviews

Red F.Red Fraggle: Heavy into the tape scene, but also has a great balance of new and old records. Trevor is great and really knowledgeable. Huge jazz fan and can get you any unique records you request.

Tom S.Tom Samiljan: Excellent selection of cassettes, both used and still sealed from back in the day, as well as from newer indie labels. Also: boom boxes for sale. Owners respect music and make great recommendations.

Jay G.Jay Grant: Really cool atore

Franky's is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

6. Franky's

8.0
3323 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Silver Lake · 3 tips and reviews

Marc C.Marc C: It's a barbershop, record store, T-shirt boutique, AND a dessert topping! :D

Michael B.Michael Birdsall: Fabulous vintage band tees! Need a haircut? Jesse, the barber, can HOOK. YOU. UP. ;)

John H.John Hautzinger: Get a haircut! Franky's awesome!

Freakbeat Records is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

7. Freakbeat Records

7.4
13616 Ventura Blvd (at Woodman Ave), Sherman Oaks, CA
Record Store · 9 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Barassi: Always some goodies waiting to be found. Worth the trip!

Arnie P.Arnie Panameño: The old timers that work here are super knowledgable. Do not be afraid to ask questions.

Greg P.Greg Philippi: Great sales so worth getting on the mailing list!

Gimme Gimme Records is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

8. Gimme Gimme Records

7.4
5810 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Highland Park · 3 tips and reviews

Patricia R.Patricia Realini: truly balanced selection, great prices on used vinyl. almost exclusively LPs. no listening station tho.

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Worthy successor to mt analog

Erick Victor M.Erick Victor Munoz: This is the used record store we all wish moved next door, but also kinda not bc you’d be buying something there every single day. Unequivocally recommended.

Counterpoint Music & Books is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

9. Counterpoint Music & Books

7.5
5911 Franklin Ave (at Bronson Ave.), California
Record Store · 13 tips and reviews

Victoria L.Victoria Lubach: Quaint place. Great selection.

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: A lot of used books here

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Who The Hell Still Watches Movies On VHS?

Soundsations is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

10. Soundsations

7.3
8701 LA Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · West Los Angeles · 7 tips and reviews

SlayphanieSlayphanie: This is where I bought my first records. The prices are great and the selection is awesome.

Greg R.Greg Ruben: A lot of their vinyl is in bad shape. Decent prices though

Jordan P.Jordan Pratty: Support independent record stores!

CD Trader is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

11. CD Trader

7.2
18926 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA
Record Store · 6 tips and reviews

Josh R.Josh Rimokh: Been coming here for some years now. Good selection of used CDs. I always manage to find something new everytime I come in. If you're a vinyl record collector, this is a must shop place.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Best Record Store: Valley - 2012! CD Trader mixes the best of all worlds for music listeners. The store may not look like much, but you'll find yourself in a room full of goodies!-Daniel Kohn Read more.

ShawnShawn: This is the closest you are going to find to an old school record store nowadays. Great selection and way more enjoyable than Amoeba.

Gold Line is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

12. Gold Line

8.7
5607 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Highland Park · 4 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: I could spend every night here and be happy. Plentiful on the Japanese whiskey selection. Oh and the records.

anthony t.anthony tran: They have a Suntory Toki highball machine here.

JasonJason: Happy hour is 5PM to 7PM, everyday.

Westlake Recording Studio is one of The 13 Best Record Stores in Los Angeles.

13. Westlake Recording Studio

7.3
7265 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Music Venue · 4 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Smeltz: Studio D Great Tracking Room

Lumir M.Lumir M: All stars studio.. ;)

Adam D.Adam Dolin: Ask about Bubbles the Monkey's room!